The U.S. and the War in the Pacific, 1941-45 analyzes the Pacific War
with a focus on America's participation in the conflict.
Fought over a great ocean and vast battlefields using the most
sophisticated weapons available, the Pacific War transformed the modern
world. Not only did it introduce the atomic bomb to the world, it also
reshaped relations among nations and the ways in which governments dealt
with their own peoples, changed the balance of power in the Pacific in
fundamental ways, and helped to spark nationalist movements throughout
Asia. This book examines the strategies, technologies, intelligence
capabilities, home-front mobilization, industrial production, and
resources that ultimately enabled the United States and its allies to
emerge victorious. Major themes include the impact of war, conceptions
of race, Japanese perspectives on the conflict, and America's relations
with its allies. Using primary documents, maps, and concise writing,
this book provides students with an accessible introduction to an
important period in history.
Incorporating recent scholarship and conflicting interpretations, the
book provides an insightful overview of the topic for students of modern
American history, World War II, and the Asia Pacific.